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›Our PhD studentship and research training fellowship
schemes provide an opportunity for promising students
to complete a high quality PhD.
›Postdoctoral researchers are funded by our grants,
allowing them to continue developing their research
experience.
›Our Springboard Awards help early career researchers to
develop novel ideas and generate preliminary data which
can allow them to submit larger grant applications and
work towards establishing their independence.
Primary research areas for new awards:
Area of work
Total
Genetics/inherited eye disorders
£1,630,881
Macular (including age-related) degeneration
£1,544,036
Multiple (equipment and technology)
£542,328
Glaucoma
£498,000
Adnexal/eye cancer
£408,533
Retinal/back of the eye
£396,001
Paediatrics
£285,107
Corneal/front of the eye
£231,331
Diabetic retinopathy
£124,244
Inflammatory disease
£100,370
Other
£136,962
£
£257,428 awarded to
support tomorrow’s
experts
11 springboard awards
enabled by £1.1 million
commitment in novel ideas
£763,217 invested across
6 PhD studentships and 1
clinical research training
fellowship